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Who's commenting on USDA rules
572 companies and organizations have filed 650 comment letters on 57 proposed rules from the Agriculture Department (USDA). The most frequent commenter is WhoPoo App. 4 rules are open for comment now.
- Comment letters
- 650
- Organizations
- 572
- Rules with letters
- 57
- Open for comment now
- 4
Open for comment now
- Amendments To Import Requirements for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza APHIS-2023-0069 · due November 23, 2026 · 1 letter so far
- Minimum Maturation Temperature for Beef and Ovine Meat From Regions Affected With Foot-and-Mouth Disease APHIS-2023-0016 · due December 21, 2026
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Security Measures FNA_FRDOC_0001 · due December 22, 2026
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Security Measures FNA-2026-0496 · due December 22, 2026
Who comments most on USDA rules
- WhoPoo App · 11 letters on 11 rules · Technology, Media & Telecom
- Meat Institute · 5 letters on 5 rules · Agriculture & Food
- National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) · 5 letters on 5 rules · Agriculture & Food
- JW2 Land & Consulting Llc · 4 letters on 1 rule · Law, Accounting & Consulting
- American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) · 3 letters on 3 rules · Agriculture & Food
- Center for Food Safety · 3 letters on 2 rules · Advocacy & Nonprofits
- Citizens Rulemaking Alliance · 3 letters on 3 rules · Advocacy & Nonprofits
- Hardwood Federation · 3 letters on 2 rules · Other
- International Dairy Foods Association · 3 letters on 3 rules · Agriculture & Food
- Kreher's Sunrise Farm · 3 letters on 1 rule · Agriculture & Food
- Organic Trade Association · 3 letters on 2 rules · Agriculture & Food
- Tyson Foods · 3 letters on 3 rules · Agriculture & Food
- Vital Farms · 3 letters on 1 rule · Agriculture & Food
- A. V. Olsson Trading Co., Inc. · 2 letters on 1 rule · Investment & Securities
- ACORE · 2 letters on 1 rule · Energy, Mining & Utilities
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) · 2 letters on 2 rules · Healthcare
- AMERICAN DAIRY COALITION · 2 letters on 1 rule · Agriculture & Food
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees · 2 letters on 2 rules · Labor Unions
- American Grassfed Association · 2 letters on 1 rule · Other
- American Horse Council · 2 letters on 2 rules · Other
- American Soybean Association (ASA) · 2 letters on 2 rules · Agriculture & Food
- American Veterinary Medical Association · 2 letters on 2 rules · Healthcare
- ASA, CSSA, SSSA · 2 letters on 1 rule · Other
- B.A. CHENEY, LLC · 2 letters on 1 rule · Other
- Beta Analytic Inc. · 2 letters on 2 rules · Other
- BPIA · 2 letters on 2 rules · Agriculture & Food
- Climate Systems Solutions · 2 letters on 1 rule · Environment & Conservation
- COBB-VANTRESS, LLC · 2 letters on 2 rules · Agriculture & Food
- Cornerstone Home Lending · 2 letters on 2 rules · Banking & Lending
- CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom · 2 letters on 2 rules · Advocacy & Nonprofits
Letters by industry
Other 198 Agriculture & Food 188 Advocacy & Nonprofits 57 Energy, Mining & Utilities 42 Retail, Hospitality & Consumer 28 Environment & Conservation 21 Healthcare 19 Real Estate & Construction 14 Technology, Media & Telecom 14 Banking & Lending 11 Investment & Securities 10 Pharma & Medical Devices 9 Law, Accounting & Consulting 8 Education 7 Labor Unions 5 Manufacturing & Chemicals 5 Transportation & Logistics 5 Business Groups & Chambers 4 Government & Tribes 4 Insurance 1
Letters by year
Rules and how many letters each drew
- Amendments To Import Requirements for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza APHIS-2023-0069 · 1 letter Open for comment
- Modernization of Regulations Under 9 CFR Parts 101-118 and 123-124 USDA-2026-0298 · 5 letters
- Rescission of Rural Development's Construction and Repair Regulation RBS_FRDOC_0001 · 3 letters
- Importation of Coffee Into Hawaii and Puerto Rico APHIS-2023-0073 · 7 letters
- National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions APHIS-2025-0033 · 3 letters
- Direct Multifamily Housing Subsequent Loans for Acquisition RHS-26-MFH-0265 · 4 letters
- Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 USDA-2026-0001 · 32 letters
- Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance OMB-2026-0034 · 1 letter
- Request for Information on Modified Organisms Subject to the Plant Protection Act USDA-2026-0133 · 20 letters
- Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program-Limited Party Concessions RHS-25-SFH-0003 · 2 letters
- Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program-Income Producing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Provisions RHS-26-SFH-0100 · 5 letters
- Revising Establishment Size Definitions FSIS-2026-0001 · 26 letters
- Standards for the Care of Breeding Female Dogs and Exercise and Socialization of Dogs APHIS-2025-1000 · 1 letter
- National Organic Program: National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per October 2021, October 2022, and October 2024 Recommendations (Crops and Livestock) AMS-NOP-22-0029 · 48 letters
- Almonds Grown in California; Extension of Inedible Disposition Obligation Deadline AMS-SC-25-0188 · 2 letters Final rule 2026
- Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program USDA-2026-0067 · 23 letters
- Honey Packers and Importers; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-25-0122 · 20 letters Final rule 2026
- Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-25-0002 · 1 letter Final rule 2026
- Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations AMS-SC-25-0617 · 4 letters Final rule 2026
- Mandatory Manufacturing Cost Survey Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking AMS-DA-25-0585 · 14 letters
- Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System FSIS-2025-0012 · 5 letters
- Maximum Line Speed Under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS) FSIS-2025-0009 · 4 letters
- Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-25 Crop Year AMS-SC-24-0061 · 1 letter Final rule 2026
- Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-24-0071 · 1 letter Final rule 2026
- Walnuts Grown in California; Changes to Administrative Requirements AMS-SC-24-0076 · 2 letters Final rule 2026
- Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2025-2026 Marketing Year AMS-SC-24-0069 · 1 letter Final rule 2026
- Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program FNS-2025-0018 · 134 letters Final rule 2026
- Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Realignment AMS-SC-25-0008 · 1 letter Withdrawn 2026
- Revising U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons AMS-SC-24-0068 · 10 letters
- Visual Post-Mortem Inspection in Swine Slaughter Establishments FSIS-2024-0023 · 4 letters Final rule 2026
- Import Regulations for Horses; Pre-Export Examination APHIS-2025-0018 · 5 letters Final rule 2026
- Rescinding National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food AMS-NOP-22-0063 · 13 letters
- Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants: Technical Corrections and Program Updates RHS-24-SFH-0037 · 7 letters
- Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle; Extension of Comment Period AMS-FTPP-24-0013 · 5 letters
- Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased Assessment Rate for Fresh Pears AMS-SC-24-0045 · 1 letter Final rule 2025
- Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-24-0042 · 1 letter Final rule 2025
- Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program RHS-24-SFH-0029 · 1 letter
- Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-24-0039 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) USDA-2024-0005 · 2 letters
- Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Clarifying Changes AMS-SC-23-0080 · 1 letter Final rule 2025
- Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-24-0020 · 10 letters Final rule 2024
- Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure AMS-SC-23-0009 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- Soybean Promotion and Research: Adjustments to Representation on the United Soybean Board AMS-LP-23-0079 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions APHIS-2022-0056 · 4 letters Final rule 2025
- Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program AMS-LP-24-0012 · 112 letters
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 FNS-2023-0058 · 18 letters Final rule 2024
- Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-23-0086 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard; Request for Information on Electronic and Digital Link Disclosures AMS-FTPP-23-0019 · 7 letters
- Onions Grown in South Texas; Redistricting and Reapportionment of Committee Membership AMS-SC-23-0040 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-23-0063 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska-Subpart B; Federal Subsistence Board Membership FWS-R7-SM-2024-0017 · 10 letters Final rule 2024
- Serious Deficiency Process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program FNS-2024-0005 · 24 letters
- Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education, and Information Order; Adjustment to Membership AMS-SC-22-0088 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida; Increased Assessment Rate AMS-SC-23-0041 · 1 letter Final rule 2024
- Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Biennial Review and Republication of the Select Agent and Toxin List APHIS-2019-0018 · 23 letters Final rule 2024
- Biobased Markets Program RBS-22-BUSINESS-0004 · 10 letters Final rule 2024
- Revisions to the Smoke Alarm Requirements in the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan Programs RHS-23-MFH-0014 · 3 letters
